In our last class on September 4, 2013 we continued with our read aloud on the book Wonder by R.J. Palacio.
The class before we had begun reading this book and figured out that there was a boy named August who was born with a disease that deformed that way he looked. When he was born the nurses and doctors rushed him out of the room and his parents were left there to wonder what was going on.
In class, we discussed a literacy strategy to use with students to help them comprehend the story a little better. We discussed linking the words we are learning to songs we know.
This song, Wonder by Natalie Merchant is referenced in the beginning of the story. It truly gives you goose bumps and can give a little insight into the story.
The story continued on and we met the main character so far which were August (Auggie), his mom and dad, and sister Via. Via was always standing up for August and he thought it was because she felt bad for him.
We then are introduced to August's best friend, Christopher. One day August, mom, and dad are visiting Christopher and his family at their house when August over hears his mom talking to Christopher's mom about August attending Beecher Prep.
Obviously, Auggie was upset by this news not understanding why he had to go. I think he was most worried because he did not want people to make fun of the way he looked. When we were reading this part combined with the whole beginning of the story of how Auggie felt about his image, I could not help but think of...
"Beautiful" by Christina Aguilera
That's where we left off today, so until next time, keep wondering :)
Picking “Beautiful” was such a good choice. It really reminds us as readers that everyone is not the same. You may feel because you are different that you are ugly or different but what is inside is what matters the most. Auggie is a person that is showing us that no matter how people may look at you, you just need to keep your head up high.
ReplyDeleteAs the story is continuing on, I want to see what kind of impact he will have on his fellow classmates. Will the give him the chance he deserves to get to know him as a person? Or will they just outcast him because he does look different?
Making a connection with the song "Beautiful" was a great way to show how august maybe feeling or will feel. At his age it is important for all children to feel that they fit in and since he has this physical disability that causes him to look different it makes fitting in harder.
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to seeing what kind of impact August has on his fellow classmates and the impact they have on him.